Training activity information
Details
Discuss the role of the following specialist diagnostic tests, and how they are performed and interpreted, with a qualified clinician:
- Static and dynamic posturography
- Rotational testing
- Subjective visual vertical
- Computerised dynamic visual acuity test
- Office tests of cerebellar function including the vestibulo-ocular reflex suppression test
- Vibration-induced nystagmus tests
Type
Developmental training activity (DTA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee​.
Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.
An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.
Considerations
- Indications for use
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Utility informing the differential diagnosis
- Contraindications
- Screening tests
- Patient and clinician safety
- Infection control
- Local SOPs and international best practice
- Integration of test results with the rest of the battery
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 2 |
Outcome
Perform vestibular assessments making safe and appropriate adaptions to the test approach to suit the needs of the patient. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Perform and interpret a wide range of diagnostic vestibular tests. |